Leeds United target Eredivisie star to replace outbound Raphinha

Leeds United have reportedly switched their focus to PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo as they appear to discover a alternative for the more and more prone to depart Raphinha.

The Brazilian winger has simply two years left on his present deal at Elland Highway, and is garnering curiosity from Premier League golf equipment and overseas.

Whereas his desire could be a transfer to Barcelona, it’s unlikely that the Catalan aspect can stump up the reported £65m payment that Leeds are demanding for his or her talisman.

In the meantime, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are all scorching on his path too. The Gunners have already made a bid, although it was effectively beneath the valuation positioned on Raphinha’s head, whereas Tottenham are regarded as readying a bid of their very own as they appear to usher in attacking reinforcements.

Leeds United have been fairly clear with all golf equipment fascinated by Raphinha: he can depart however they need not less than £65m payment. ?? #LUFC

Arsenal after first bid rejected, Spurs after new direct talks, Chelsea after contact by way of Boehly… and Barça by way of Deco, obtained the identical message. pic.twitter.com/DXKcNY0Rq5

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2022

Leeds flip their consideration to Gakpo

And, as they appear to extract probably the most for the Brazilian, it appears as if Leeds are already effectively underway of their hunt for a alternative, having recognized PSV winger Cody Gakpo as the person to step into the void.

Gakpo, who was linked to Arsenal final season, loved a robust season with PSV, with the 23-year-old grabbing 12 targets and an additional 13 assists in simply 27 appearances, serving to his aspect into second place and simply two factors off the title within the course of.

Data : Raphinha vient à quitter Leeds United, le membership anglais a déjà trouvé sa future star offensive : Cody Gakpo, le talentueux ailier du PSV Eindhoven qui est également pisté par Arsenal.https://t.co/SZRqvDgI6P

— Sébastien Denis (@sebnonda) June 22, 2022

He would doubtless set the Yorkshire outfit again not less than £40m, and any deal would doubtless should be concluded by the start of August.

With the sale of Raphinha and potential sale of Kalvin Phillips this summer season, nonetheless, Jesse Marsch will definitely have funds so as to add to his three summer season signings to this point.

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Participant	Group	Targets
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	23
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	23
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	18
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	17
Mane, Sadio	Liverpool FC	16
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	15
Jota, Diogo	Liverpool FC	15
Vardy, Jamie	Leicester Metropolis	15
Zaha, Wilfried	Crystal Palace	14
Sterling, Raheem	Manchester Metropolis	13
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	12
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	12
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	12
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	11
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	11
Mahrez, Riyad	Manchester Metropolis	11
Richarlison	Everton FC	11
Pukki, Teemu	Norwich Metropolis	11
Raphinha	Leeds United	11
Watkins, Ollie	Aston Villa	11

Participant	Group	Crimson Playing cards	Yellow Playing cards
Mings, Tyrone	Aston Villa	0	11
Xhaka, Granit	Arsenal FC	1	10
Tarkowski, James	Burnley FC	0	11
Firpo, Junior	Leeds United	0	11
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	0	10
Gallagher, Conor	Crystal Palace	0	10
Brownhill, Josh	Burnley FC	0	10
Bednarek, Jan	Southampton FC	0	10
Bissouma, Yves	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	10
Moreno, Rodrigo	Leeds United	0	9
Neves, Ruben	Wolverhampton Wanderers	0	9
Romeu, Oriol	Southampton FC	0	9
Rudiger, Antonio	Chelsea FC	0	9
Mctominay, Scott	Manchester United	0	9
Salisu, Mohammed	Southampton FC	0	8
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	0	8
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	0	8
Dennis, Emmanuel	Watford FC	0	7
Richarlison	Everton FC	0	8
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	1	7

Participant	Group	Assists
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	13
Alexander-Arnold, Trent	Liverpool FC	12
Barnes, Harvey	Leicester Metropolis	11
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	10
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	10
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	10
Robertson, Andy	Liverpool FC	10
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	9
James, Reece	Chelsea FC	9
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	9
Cancelo, Joao	Manchester Metropolis	9
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	8
Jesus, Gabriel	Manchester Metropolis	8
Kulusevski, Dejan	Tottenham Hotspur	8
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	7
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	7
Antonio, Michail	West Ham United	7
Lacazette, Alexandre	Arsenal FC	7
Mbeumo, Bryan	Brentford FC	7
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	6